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Border Raids (New Location)
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:43 pm
by LR of E
Come join us June 27th here....
http://www.prizerpoint.com/
Hopefully it's close enough for some of our Glenn Abhann and maybe Calontir brothers and sisters to join us as well.
Sir Morgan Ironheart
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:19 pm
by Bob H
If you want to try out your medieval (or modern) fishing gear, this is the place to do it! A 7-day nonresident fishing license is only 30 bucks, and if you can't catch fish in Barkley Lake you couldn't catch them at a fishmonger's stall either. There's smallmouth, largemouth, and Kentucky bass, white and yellow bass, stripers, hybrids, catfish, crappie, umpteen kinds of sunfish, freshwater drum, white perch, yellow perch, etc., etc., etc. I'd go a day early and catch dinner for the event, and stay a day after to catch some to take home. Borrow a bigger cooler, you'll need it.
I seriously miss western KY. It's my version of Paradise.
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:49 pm
by holyone
I know a decent size group from the barony of grey niche here in gleann abhann are trying to make it.
Sir James the holy
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:34 pm
by eldric.von.atzinger
I will be there.
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:53 pm
by Violen
man that looks like fun, but so soon after Lilies? I might still be worn out
Let me go ask the Missus....
but we're not here for the fishing....
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:18 pm
by Karl Helweg
Bob H wrote:If you want to try out your medieval (or modern) fishing gear, this is the place to do it! A 7-day nonresident fishing license is only 30 bucks, and if you can't catch fish in Barkley Lake you couldn't catch them at a fishmonger's stall either. There's smallmouth, largemouth, and Kentucky bass, white and yellow bass, stripers, hybrids, catfish, crappie, umpteen kinds of sunfish, freshwater drum, white perch, yellow perch, etc., etc., etc. I'd go a day early and catch dinner for the event, and stay a day after to catch some to take home. Borrow a bigger cooler, you'll need it.
I seriously miss western KY. It's my version of Paradise.
Don't start with fishing there:
I'll miss Border Raids though. It is a fun war with a surprising number of old timers to catch up with. Lots of war stories even when I wasn't there

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:27 pm
by Paul the Small
holyone wrote:I know a decent size group from the barony of grey niche here in gleann abhann are trying to make it.
Sir James the holy
Maybe we could get a car pool together and caravan over.
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:50 pm
by azure d'or
Duchess Sile of Calontir has told me she would try to bring some of the Calontiri down.
Gwen
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 9:45 am
by holyone
I've got problem with that paul, I'd really lije to see us supporting more of the closer out of kingdom wars.
James
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 12:45 pm
by Eirik
From the Meridies Forum:
The Incipient Shire of Redewolfden and the
Shire of Loch an Fhraoich proudly present
Border Raids XXXV
26-28 June, 2009
This year, Meridies and the Middle Kingdom shall meet upon the Field of Honor at
Prizer Point, 1777 Prizer Point Rd. Cadiz, KY. For cabin information, please visit PrizerPoint.com or call 1(800)548-2048. This Site is Discreetly Wet but in a dry county. Ground fires are permitted, as are pets on leashes, but neither will be allowed in cabins.
While most modern amenities are available at Prizer Point, the area we are using is still under development. Those with special needs should contact the Landcrat.
Scheduled events include Heavy and Light Combat, an A&S competition, classes, chess competitions, and the Cheesy Pirate Party!
From Nashville take I-24 west to Exit 56 in Kentucky, that will be ST RT 139 at top of ramp turn left going south on 139. go approx. 2 miles to the second rd to the right, that will be ST RT 276 WEST turn right follow approx. 8 miles and 276 west tees at ST RT 274.Turn left on ST RT 274 go to FIRST ROAD TO THE RIGHT Prizer Point road. Follow Prizer Point Rd approx. 1 Mile turn right at sign on hill.
From Louisville take I-65 south to Elizabethtown Ky. Take the WESTERN KENTUCKY PARKWAY west towards Paducah Ky. The Western Kentucky Parkway ends at I-24 go EAST towards Nashville Tn. Take exit 56 off of I-24 at the top of ramp turn right, that will be ST RT 139 South. Take 139 south approx. 2 miles to the second road on the right, which will be ST RT 276 WEST. Turn right on 276 West follow approx. 8 miles and 276 West tees at ST RT 274. Turn left go to FIRST ROAD TO RIGHT Prizer Point Road. Turn right follow Prizer Point Rd approx.1 Mile turn right at sign on hill.
Schedule of Fees
Adults: Weekend: $25 Daytrip: $13
Child 6-12: Weekend: $13 Daytrip: $7
Children under 6 are free. Non-member Adults will be subject to a $3 surcharge.
Please make checks payable to SCA, Inc./Shire of Loch An Fhraoich.
Per Kingdom Law, no family shall pay a site fee higher than three (3) adult member prices for admission to an event as long as the children are 15 years of age and younger and they are all members. Event opens 4pm Friday and closes Noon Sunday
Autocrat: Landcrat: Merchantcrat:
Talorgen mac Brudi Santesa DeVale Harald Lacklander
MKA John Alderdice MKA Shellie Cherry MKA Tom Young
566 Emerson Rd. 41 Blunt Ford Rd. 616 Anna Sand Hill Rd.
Sedalia, KY 42079 Adolphus, KY 42120 Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270)382-2104 (270)991-6682 (270)777-9204
Y'all come on out now!
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 9:25 am
by holyone
wow I should really wake up before trying to type. I hope to see a good little group of gleann abhann in attendance. And yes paul that would be great if you could pull some people from small grey bear to make the trip.
Sir James
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 8:39 am
by Adriano
I may actually be going this year. I'm not sure how my girlfriend thinks we can afford it while I'm out of work, but she seems really happy that I'll be out of the house for a weekend.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 12:30 pm
by Bob H
Don't forget the DEET! The mosquitoes usually aren't pesky except at dusk, so you shouldn't have to spritz yourself several times a day. It's better to have it and not need it, than to ...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:31 pm
by AndrescalledAJ
I will be coming from my hunnymoon in Miami and on the way back to Ohio I will be hitting Border Raid.
I will more than likely be the only fighter from Middle Marches.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 10:45 pm
by Vitus von Atzinger
We should finally get our asses kicked at this one.
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 7:31 am
by Adriano
Vitus von Atzinger wrote:We should finally get our asses kicked at this one.
Roger that, Buddy.
Actually, one of the reasons I like Border Raids is it's always seemed a friendly rivalry to me, not real antipathy between Meridies and the Midrealm. After all, you guys already have the Kingdom of the East to focus your hate on. Do you see Border Raids as sort of a warm-up for Pennsic?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:59 pm
by Ulrich
Vitus von Atzinger wrote:We should finally get our asses kicked at this one.
Sir, do you mean to imply you haven't had your "asses kicked" before?
Regards,
Ulrich
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 8:34 am
by Adriano
Well, I'm getting psyched about it. I was starting a packing list in my head, and stopped when I remembered it's only a weekend -- it's not like Pennsic or Gulf Wars. I'll head up Friday, have a nice quiet evening, then one day of sheer B to the W activity, then come home Sunday.
I want to be prepared for heat, though. I've already got Under Armour shorts and shirt; I was thinking of getting one of the skullcaps. Anybody use those? Do they help?
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 9:14 am
by Eirik
Can't wait here, either. I LOVE Border Raids.
And certainly +1 on the "friendly war"... GREAT folks and great times!
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:26 am
by AndrescalledAJ
Vitus von Atzinger wrote:We should finally get our asses kicked at this one.
It does look like we might be out matched in shear numbers. I don't know too many of the upper Ohio fighters that are coming.
I keep being told that most people loose like 5lbs at border raids because its like walking through a Lake.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:31 am
by Vitus von Atzinger
Ulrich you guys have stomped us plenty of times...just not recently. The location of this event guarantees that you guys will probably have about 40 guys to fight.
After the initial field battles the sides will probably be evened up for fun's sake.
As for us "hating" the East- we don't hate them. Our culture changed from ONE yearly contest with them I used to really bum on that fact, but what can you do? We understand each other alot more now.
Isn't Border Raids the longest-running continual war in SCA history?
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:21 am
by Adriano
Well, if this is Border Raids XXXV, and they haven't skipped a year, the first one would have been in 1975; three years after the first Pennsic. But definitely one of the longest-running.
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 6:07 pm
by Denewulf
I'm looking forward to this event, as I always do. It's always on my birthday weekend, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than a day of awesome fighting with great people! I think that one of the things that I look forward to the most is the Legion of the Bear/Red Company fight; the Legion is a most honorable and fearsome opponent and I love trading blows with you guys.
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 10:09 pm
by Uadahlrich
4 and a half hours from Northern KY. My budget might not be able to do it this year. I'd like to see all the Nichers that are coming up too.

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 10:32 pm
by Derian le Breton
Border raids is loads of fun, though yeah, you'll sweat so much you'll lose body parts. Afterwards Pennsic feels like a stroll in the shade.
That site looks awesome!
-Derian.
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 11:09 pm
by Leopold der Wolf
I'm gonna go. I'll try and grab a caravan of guys here too

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:19 am
by Adriano
Leopold der Wolf wrote:I'm gonna go. I'll try and grab a caravan of guys here too :)
Leopold -- if you can't get a ride otherwise, send me a message; I'll be coming up from Atlanta.
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 10:56 am
by Adriano
I just noticed on the flyer -- the site is in a dry county. Better bring my beer from home.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:07 pm
by Adriano
Just bumping.
Guess it's almost time for my summer haircut. If it were up to me, I'd just shave my head and save 20 bucks, but my girlfriend would prefer I get a real haircut.